PSU wattage needed?
Discussion
After my recent problems with my internet connection (and various other bits of my computer) and my inability to solve them, I have decided to just get a whole new system.
I am building it myself rather than buying it and I am currently trying to get the case ready. The system will include 3 HDDs, 2 CD/DVD Drives, a high end processor, a high end video card and 4 fans (3 120mm and 1 80mm)
What wattage PSU should I be looking at?
I am building it myself rather than buying it and I am currently trying to get the case ready. The system will include 3 HDDs, 2 CD/DVD Drives, a high end processor, a high end video card and 4 fans (3 120mm and 1 80mm)
What wattage PSU should I be looking at?
As much as you can afford.
This review and test www.pcpro.co.uk/custompc/labs/26/cpus/products.html goes into much more detail but does give recommendations.
For the build you're suggesting 450W or thereabouts would be the mark to aim for.
This review and test www.pcpro.co.uk/custompc/labs/26/cpus/products.html goes into much more detail but does give recommendations.
For the build you're suggesting 450W or thereabouts would be the mark to aim for.
Have a look at http://takaman.jp/D/index.html?english for more fiddling than you can shake a stick at.
But in practical terms & if you're building it yourself (or having one done by the local indie shop) then spec the biggest you can find, cost differential is usually quite small & it'll stand you in good stead when you keep adding bits!
But in practical terms & if you're building it yourself (or having one done by the local indie shop) then spec the biggest you can find, cost differential is usually quite small & it'll stand you in good stead when you keep adding bits!
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